Target i.e. fluttering bird (8)
I believe the answer is:
aigrette
'bird' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I don't see?
'target i e fluttering' is the wordplay.
'fluttering' is an anagram indicator.
'target'+'i'+'e'='targetie'
'targetie' with letters rearranged gives 'AIGRETTE'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for aigrette that I've seen before include "Feathered headdress" , "head cover" , "spray" , "Long plume worn on a hat" , "Plumed headdress" .)